Margaret Rome's Blog

One of my listings has a unique feature. The previous owners transformed their large dining room by dividing it with a built-in storage cabinet, creating an additional office den. They also raised the floor in that space. This area can serve as a play area for kids or a casual eating space, effec...

Years ago, I had the opportunity to hear Ann Kaiser Stearns speak; her insights left a lasting impression on me. Ann is the author of "Coming Back: Rebuilding Lives after Crisis and Loss," published in 1989.                           Through her work with people navigating loss and tragedy—like d...

Memories of Halcyon: A Love Letter to My Childhood Home''HALCYON DefinitionA period of time in the past, that was happy and peaceful.I’d like to tell a story about my HALCYON days. My parents bought this property five months before I was born. So I lived here all my life until I went off to colle...

 🎶Does anyone remember the song 'Searching"🎶Searching for the perfect house in a specific area can be exciting but challenging! Begin by examining a map that shows potential neighborhoods and zip codes. Consider choosing a location close to relatives, schools, or your workplace. You might want a ...

List in March forget this madness:March Madness is the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament with 68 teams competing in a single-elimination format. The tournament is divided into four regions (East, West, South, Midwest) with teams seeded from 1 to 16. Key rounds include the First Four, Sw...

Thank you, Patricia Feager and Lew Corcoran, for hosting the March ChallengeOnce, there was a remarkable woman I called Mama. She was strong and hardworking. She came to this new country from Germany at 21, leaving behind her parents and a younger sister. In New York, she met my father, and toget...

  Love Letter written by the owners of1805 By Woods 21153MLS# MDBC2111702   "In 2000, I was scanning the “for sale” house listings, looking for what was proving to be impossible. I wanted a house that both my husband and I could fall in love with. We’d been living in a traditional brick home for ...

Eleven Slade Penthouse #906Baltimore, Maryland 21208Sold and Settled This rarely available 3-bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 9th-floor penthouse at Eleven Slade is a beauty.  The bright and spacious St Charles eat-in Kitchen has a delightful skylight that fills the space with natural light.  The living room ...

This Sunday, the second Sunday in March, we will "Spring Forward" at 2 a.m. Make sure to set your clocks ahead one hour.  Remind your Sunday appointments about the time change.Remind your Sunday appointments about the time change. Adjusting all devices is pretty important for tomorrow's 12-noon r...

Some people make it sound so easy: You can buy a neglected property cheap, fix it up, and sell it for a huge profit. That's what first-time rehabbers think.When flipping a house, it’s important to plan your timeline carefully. Depending on the amount of work needed, renovations can take anywhere ...